Regulation and Fair Competition
- Provincial boards must establish regulations for officers managing the launches regarding the transport of nonofficial passengers.
- The boards are responsible for fixing the charges for this carriage.
- Operations must be arranged to avoid competition with existing commercial passenger lines within the province.
- The intent is to provide transportation only where commercial services are unavailable.
Handling of Revenue from Transportation Services
- All revenue from fares collected under this arrangement is to be paid into the provincial treasury.
- Such funds shall be considered provincial funds and available for expenditure by the provincial board.
- Usage of these funds must align with legal provisions for the general purposes of provincial government.
Expedited Enactment Process
- The law’s passage was expedited due to public necessity.
- The enactment followed procedural rules set out in an earlier act regarding legislative procedure of the Philippine Commission.
Effective Date
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on August 7, 1903.